Cozy Elbert Home

Land Description

Come live in historic Elbert. This 4-bed, 1-bath, 1,358 sq ft home sits on a large in-town lot with backyard, shop, and shed. Fully remodeled with new roof 2025, windows 2022, vaulted ceilings, expanded kitchen, updated bath, and restored wainscoting. Rock landscaping, RV parking, paved roads, no Hoa, low taxes. Walk to school, shops & dining. Easy commute to Springs, Castle Rock, or Denver. Priced to sell.

Land

This large in-town lot offers a backyard perfect for kids to play or pets to roam, plus room for a greenhouse, garden, or RV parking. Paved roads, no Hoa, and low taxes make this property both convenient and affordable. A storage shed adds extra functionality.

Improvements

With approximately 1,376 sq. ft., this 4-bedroom, 1-bath, this adorable home has been extensively remodeled. The heat source is propane forced air and electric baseboard heat upstairs.

Updates include New roof 2025

New triple-paned vinyl developed specifically for high elevation areas to deter vinyl sun damage Ameritech Windows 2022 - this addition made a tremendous difference in heating costs and with only a window AC unit upstairs the home stays nice and cool. These windows are also noise-canceling which really isn't needed in the quiet little town, but is nonetheless a nice addition.

Expanded kitchen with vaulted ceilings, new cabinets, appliances, and raised ceilings

Bathroom remodel

Main-level laundry with lots of storage

Electric fireplace with tile surround

Fresh paint interior and exterior, trim, flooring tile & laminate, light fixtures, and restored antique wood wainscoting

Outdoor fire-pit in the backyard

New crushed asphalt driveway and updated fencing

Outdoor outlets and basement electrical upgrades

Front yard and side yard rock installation for improved drainage and style

Shop

A roomy shop provides space for hobbies, toy storage, or projects. The backyard is ideal for family fun or pets, with plenty of space to expand your outdoor lifestyle.

Recreation

The best walks and hikes in Elbert County

Rim Rock Trail loop - Castlewood Canyon State Park.

Lake Gulch & Inner Canyon Trails loop - Castlewood Canyon State Park.

Perimeter Trail loop - Aurora Reservoir.

Castlewood Canyon Falls - The Homestead loop from Cielo.

Lincoln Mountain loop from Larkspur.

Agriculture

Room for a greenhouse or hobby gardening-grow your own produce or keep small animals while enjoying the country living feel, right in town.

Region & Climate

Elbert, CO has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The area receives about 14 inches of rain annually, mostly from May to September. Average temperatures in the summer months range from highs of around 80 F to lows of 50 F at night. Winters are generally mild, with average temperatures typically ranging from highs of 45 F to lows below freezing. The area is also known for its strong winds that can gust up to 35 mph or more. Snowfall is light in Elbert however, it does occur occasionally and usually occurs between December and February.

Elbert, Colorado gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Elbert averages 97 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 247 sunny days per year in Elbert. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Elbert gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 96 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least.01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High the July high is around 83 degrees

Winter Low the January low is 16

Rain averages 21 inches of rain a year

Snow averages 97 inches of snow a year

History

Elbert HistoryA Brief History Farming, Railroads, and Community

Elbert is a quaint prairie town located south of Kiowa on Elbert Road. The community was first settled around 1860 in the valley of Kiowa Creek. Originally known as Gomer's Gulch-named for Gomer's Sawmill-the town was made up of a post office, stores, gambling halls, and saloons. Later, the town was relocated slightly downstream and renamed Elbert.

In the 1880S, the Denver and New Orleans Railroad later the Colorado and Southern Railroad extended a line from Denver to Pueblo, with Elbert as one of its stops. The town grew quickly and, at its height, featured three large mercantile stores including the Russell Gates Mercantile Company, two banks, a post office, two creameries, two hotels, and a wide range of businesses typical of a thriving prairie community.

Today, Elbert retains much of its historic charm. The Presbyterian Church, built in 1889, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Russell Gates Mercantile Building, constructed in 1906, now serves as a community gathering place and is being lovingly restored by the Elbert Woman's Club. The Sacred Heart Catholic Church has been carefully restored, the old post office now houses a caf, the Elbert Mercantile has become the South Forty Saloon, and the old lumber shed is home to City Limit Antiques & Reclaimed Materials. More recent additions include the Dancing Wolf Gallery, A Cowgirl's Heart Boutique and Gallery, Colorado Green Houses, and the offices of Kamerzell Brothers Well & Pump Service.

Location

Perfectly located in the heart of Elbert, this home is walking distance to the K-12 school, local restaurants, and antique shopping. Just 30 minutes to Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, or Parker, and an easy commute to Denver. Enjoy small-town charm with big-city amenities close by.